This training immersion will help you gain a more complete understanding of mindfulness meditation with a thorough and exploration into Buddhist philosophy and its meditation techniques; especially its mindfulness and compassion practices. During the training, participants are required to make a serious time commitment. There will be group practice, teaching exercises, additional individual practice and study requirements. Students will be asked to practice mindfulness meditation for a minimum of 30-60 minutes per day for the duration of the program (and hopefully for the rest of their lives). In addition to six training weekends and study days, you will need to complete regular homework assignments and readings, weekly check-ins with peer groups, practice teaching assignments, 2 teacher one-on-one meetings, and monthly videoconference calls. Details will be presented for group practice & mock teaching sessions once the program is underway. There will be tests and a full-day retreat at the end